Cancer Survivors Network - Comments for "Spoons"http://csn.cancer.org/node/246371
Comments for "Spoons"en-csnThank youhttp://csn.cancer.org/node/246371#comment-1277957
<p>for that story. As I was reading it I realized I am lucky that for now I have a lot of spoons. I am feeling good and can live my life as normally as "before." I think the issues I have with a few aches and getting tired are due more to my age and extra pounds then with the disease at this point. I am grateful for that. </p>
<p>Karen</p>
Sun, 09 Sep 2012 16:44:04 +0000kikzcomment 1277957 at http://csn.cancer.orgThank you so muchhttp://csn.cancer.org/node/246371#comment-1277894
<p>for sharing this story. What a perfect visuale of what it feels like to try and make it through days after chemo infusions and those few precious days before your next one. There is so much to be done and only so many spoons to use. I always try to spend one of my spoons checking in here to see how everyone is doing.<br />
(((HUGS))) Maria</p>
Sun, 09 Sep 2012 13:44:43 +0000Mweecomment 1277894 at http://csn.cancer.orgThank you for sharing Christine's storyhttp://csn.cancer.org/node/246371#comment-1277793
<p>Her use of spoons was an excellent way of describing her daily trials with lupus, even though she doesn't look sick to others. You are right - my chemo ended a year and a half ago, but my life is not the same since my diagnosis. No matter where I am, I always have a cup of water and my pain pills in case my surgery adhesions starting causing me more abdominal pain, which can happen without warning. Although I can eat lots of different things, I am very careful to stay away from greasy foods or any other foods that might upset my digestion. With a foot less of my lower bowel, I don't want any diahrrea because chances are, I won't make it to the bathroom. In fact (and I only admit this to you ladies), most of the time I wear those women's Depends that lie flat and smooth against my skin because I worry about "accidents". Please don't get me wrong. I am so grateful to be alive and NED and I don't take it for granted, ever. I do my best to appreciate every day, but at the same time, all our lives are forever changed by this disease.</p>
<p>Kelly</p>
Sun, 09 Sep 2012 02:58:24 +0000lovesanimalscomment 1277793 at http://csn.cancer.org